Jan 1, 2018, 1:26 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
The 2019 Newbie Lounge thread can be found here.
Q. How can I find information more easily than reading through all the threads? Now that I'm here, what do I do next?
Check out the following resources:
Searching can be key to finding important information and answers without waiting for someone to drop by and answer, and it helps prevent that information fragmentation. FlyerTalk Advanced Search can seem quirky to the infrequent user, but it's fairly powerful if one knows how to use it. There are several ways to search:
Forum basics: Now that the new AA has become by some measures "the world's largest airline", this new, combined has become a "mega-forum", very large, very active - and theoretically very difficult to find information and easy to lose one's place. Having to search for and sort through dozens - or more - of threads on baggage, airports, minimum connect times or the like could soon become unproductive and discouraging.
To prevent this from occurring, please note we try to:
Keep a few "sticky" threads: such as GUIDE posts, OSO / IROPS, etc. for urgent and quick reference, such as basic "where do I find" reasons
Keep threads to specific topics: Prevent information fragmentation and loss by consolidating questions, answers and discussion of one topic contained in one thread. (This also honors those members who have already shared valuable information and experiences.)
"Popular" threads are likely to have a Wikipost at the head that will summarize important information and have resource links. These are "community property", and as any wiki are established, maintained and updated by the members (with 90 days of tenure and 90 posts on FlyerTalk).
You may find your question or post merged into one of those threads. Be sure that we will leave a link behind from your original thread, and to look up to see if there's a wiki with information. We apologize for any possible inconvenience or difference between this forum and others, but we think you'll like some of the resources and tools here to enable more convenient, comfortable travel on AA and greater knowledge sharing.
Keep it welcoming: We're proud the members of both FFPs have kept the brickbats to a minimum; we want this forum to be welcoming, civil and information rich, so name calling (including calling a member one disagrees with "AApologist") and snark are not tolerated. Posts with such are likely to be summarily deleted in their entirety; repeated such behavior may result in suspension of one's membership privileges or being banned from this forum. Let's keep it friendly and in accordance with the FT Rules.
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The Newbie Lounge is a place for newer and less experienced members to ask their questions about American Airlines and the AAdvantage program and have answered by our more experienced and knowledgeable members. Feel free to ask any question related to American Airlines and AAdvantage here.
NOTE: This is a "flame free" thread; flaming, personal criticism for "failing to search" etc. is not allowed (if posted, the post will be summarily deleted, the poster subject to sanctions).
Advanced questions posed by veteran FT users may be moved and / or merged into existing master or GUIDE threads, most of which have Wikiposts at the top of the page that contain summaries of important information.
We volunteer Moderators monitor this "lounge" thread to assist you as well. When browsing the fora, look at the page tops of the various forums. There will be a menu, and often "sticky" threads, and threads with header "wiki posts" (created and maintained by the FlyerTalk community) with important information relating to that forum / topic.
Don't hesitate to contact a moderator or another member if you have any additional questions. You can PM the Moderators by clicking on
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Searching can be key to finding important information and answers without waiting for someone to drop by and answer, and it helps prevent that information fragmentation. FlyerTalk Advanced Search can seem quirky to the infrequent user, but it's fairly powerful if one knows how to use it. There are several ways to search:
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Forum basics: Now that the new AA has become by some measures "the world's largest airline", this new, combined has become a "mega-forum", very large, very active - and theoretically very difficult to find information and easy to lose one's place. Having to search for and sort through dozens - or more - of threads on baggage, airports, minimum connect times or the like could soon become unproductive and discouraging.
To prevent this from occurring, please note we try to:
Keep a few "sticky" threads: such as GUIDE posts, OSO / IROPS, etc. for urgent and quick reference, such as basic "where do I find" reasons
Keep threads to specific topics: Prevent information fragmentation and loss by consolidating questions, answers and discussion of one topic contained in one thread. (This also honors those members who have already shared valuable information and experiences.)
"Popular" threads are likely to have a Wikipost at the head that will summarize important information and have resource links. These are "community property", and as any wiki are established, maintained and updated by the members (with 90 days of tenure and 90 posts on FlyerTalk).
You may find your question or post merged into one of those threads. Be sure that we will leave a link behind from your original thread, and to look up to see if there's a wiki with information. We apologize for any possible inconvenience or difference between this forum and others, but we think you'll like some of the resources and tools here to enable more convenient, comfortable travel on AA and greater knowledge sharing.
Keep it welcoming: We're proud the members of both FFPs have kept the brickbats to a minimum; we want this forum to be welcoming, civil and information rich, so name calling (including calling a member one disagrees with "AApologist") and snark are not tolerated. Posts with such are likely to be summarily deleted in their entirety; repeated such behavior may result in suspension of one's membership privileges or being banned from this forum. Let's keep it friendly and in accordance with the FT Rules.
FlyerTalk Rules (We all agree to abide by these, and are held accountable.)
NOTE: The 2017 AA NEWBIE LOUNGE post thread is here
Thanks for reading!
ARCHIVE: 2018 NEWBIE LOUNGE Ask Your "Newbie" AA Questions Here (flame free)
Jun 27, 2018, 12:35 pm
#1006
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 170
Pillows in Y on 763?
Can't seem to get a clear answer to this. We're flying Y to AMS from PHL. Do they still provide pillows? Or has that been cut out for Y?
TIA.
TIA.
Jun 27, 2018, 1:04 pm
#1007
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AY+ Gold
Posts: 147
Sorry, no. Basic Economy is not upgradable, either. See
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...er-thread.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...er-thread.html
Another question: How many hours can you enter the Flagship lounge before departure?
The same day, or the day before if the flight departs by 0600 the following day.
Thank you very much! I just called and the "up" to the "normal" economy ticket is only 80 Euro. I did it!
Another question: How many hours can you enter the Flagship lounge before departure?
The same day, or the day before if the flight departs by 0600 the following day.
Another question: How many hours can you enter the Flagship lounge before departure?
The same day, or the day before if the flight departs by 0600 the following day.
but ...doesn't the flagship (@ ORD) closes at 2200? So, if my flight departs before 0600, can I enter the flagship before 2200 (the day beforehand) and stay / sleep there?
Thank you again!
Last edited by JY1024; Jun 30, 2018 at 6:12 am Reason: Merged consecutive posts
Jun 27, 2018, 3:45 pm
#1008
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,508
Unfortunately you answered my question by editing it and I can neither "thank you" nor can I quote you but ...
doesn't the flagship (@ ORD) closes at 2200? So, if my flight departs before 0600, can I enter the flagship before 2200 (the day beforehand) and stay / sleep there?
Thank you again!
but ...doesn't the flagship (@ ORD) closes at 2200? So, if my flight departs before 0600, can I enter the flagship before 2200 (the day beforehand) and stay / sleep there?
Thank you again!
Jun 27, 2018, 7:02 pm
#1009
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
Posts: 62,948
Unfortunately you answered my question by editing it and I can neither "thank you" nor can I quote you but ...
doesn't the flagship (@ ORD) closes at 2200? So, if my flight departs before 0600, can I enter the flagship before 2200 (the day beforehand) and stay / sleep there?
Thank you again!
but ...doesn't the flagship (@ ORD) closes at 2200? So, if my flight departs before 0600, can I enter the flagship before 2200 (the day beforehand) and stay / sleep there?
Thank you again!
Look at https://www.sleepinginairports.net/u...cago_ohare.htm for options.
Jun 28, 2018, 12:25 am
#1010
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AY+ Gold
Posts: 147
Thank you!
Last edited by jimaras08; Jun 28, 2018 at 12:36 am
Jun 28, 2018, 5:38 am
#1011
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,508
You can of course enter the FL as a oneworld Sapphire, but it's still not clear what you meant above re: the timing of the flights. More details are needed. It seemed as if you were asking if you could stay overnight in the FL, which you cannot.
Jun 28, 2018, 7:51 am
#1012
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Omaha
Programs: AA Life Plat 4mm, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,462
Just got off PHL-BUD, they had to change aircraft so had had a 4+ hour delay. We arrived at 13:45 instead of 9:30 They were nice - brought out food for everybody in PHL but we just went back to the AC. I was on a Award J ticket, should I ask for some miles or just let it go?
Jun 28, 2018, 10:15 am
#1013
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AY+ Gold
Posts: 147
How many hours can you enter the Flagship lounge before departure?
The same day, or the day before if the flight departs by 0600 the following day.
That's why I was confused...
Jun 28, 2018, 10:42 am
#1014
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,508
The "before 6am the following day" clause in lounge access rules is really meant for late night flights that depart after midnight. For example, say your're flying LAX-HKG departing at 1:30am, if that clause wasn't in the rules then lounge eligible passengers technically wouldn't have access to a lounge until the calendar day of departure, i.e. midnight, even if they arrived at the airport at 10 or 11pm or whatever, which is technically the day before the qualifying flight.
Jun 29, 2018, 9:30 am
#1015
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 336
21 Days - No Fee AAdvantage AAward Question
Hi,
I know different ones count days differently (e.g., to some Day 0 is Day 1, etc.). When I make a 5 Day Hold on a Sunday, I have until midnight Friday to cancel or purchase, so I am assuming AA calls the period from “Sunday to Monday” Day 1 and so on.
I have an AAdvantage Award on Hold and am hoping a MileSAAver will become available before the fee-free deadline ends. I know I can ticket it online without fees up until 21 days before the trip. I know if there are less than 21 days, there are booking fees.
If I want to redeem an AAward without fees for a flight that leaves on the 22nd of a month, what is the last day I am able to do this without fees? Sorry if it's sounds like a basic question, but I’ve been burned before not knowing a company’s method of reckoning days.
Thanks!
I know different ones count days differently (e.g., to some Day 0 is Day 1, etc.). When I make a 5 Day Hold on a Sunday, I have until midnight Friday to cancel or purchase, so I am assuming AA calls the period from “Sunday to Monday” Day 1 and so on.
I have an AAdvantage Award on Hold and am hoping a MileSAAver will become available before the fee-free deadline ends. I know I can ticket it online without fees up until 21 days before the trip. I know if there are less than 21 days, there are booking fees.
If I want to redeem an AAward without fees for a flight that leaves on the 22nd of a month, what is the last day I am able to do this without fees? Sorry if it's sounds like a basic question, but I’ve been burned before not knowing a company’s method of reckoning days.
Thanks!
Jun 29, 2018, 12:18 pm
#1016
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,508
Hi,
I know different ones count days differently (e.g., to some Day 0 is Day 1, etc.). When I make a 5 Day Hold on a Sunday, I have until midnight Friday to cancel or purchase, so I am assuming AA calls the period from “Sunday to Monday” Day 1 and so on.
I have an AAdvantage Award on Hold and am hoping a MileSAAver will become available before the fee-free deadline ends. I know I can ticket it online without fees up until 21 days before the trip. I know if there are less than 21 days, there are booking fees.
If I want to redeem an AAward without fees for a flight that leaves on the 22nd of a month, what is the last day I am able to do this without fees? Sorry if it's sounds like a basic question, but I’ve been burned before not knowing a company’s method of reckoning days.
Thanks!
I know different ones count days differently (e.g., to some Day 0 is Day 1, etc.). When I make a 5 Day Hold on a Sunday, I have until midnight Friday to cancel or purchase, so I am assuming AA calls the period from “Sunday to Monday” Day 1 and so on.
I have an AAdvantage Award on Hold and am hoping a MileSAAver will become available before the fee-free deadline ends. I know I can ticket it online without fees up until 21 days before the trip. I know if there are less than 21 days, there are booking fees.
If I want to redeem an AAward without fees for a flight that leaves on the 22nd of a month, what is the last day I am able to do this without fees? Sorry if it's sounds like a basic question, but I’ve been burned before not knowing a company’s method of reckoning days.
Thanks!
Jun 29, 2018, 2:18 pm
#1017
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: MIA
Posts: 498
How do EQM, RDM, EQD work if I buy a ticket via AA.com european site (amadeus) and all the flights are Marketed and Operated by another carrier? All flight numbers start with LA, QR, and JL. My understanding is that any flight marketed and operated by that carrier will earn via that carries partner award chart on AA.com regardless of the 001 ticket stock.
I think that applies to EQM and RDM. What about EQD? AA knows exactly what I paid for the fare so would EQD be based off actual spend?
Thanks!
I think that applies to EQM and RDM. What about EQD? AA knows exactly what I paid for the fare so would EQD be based off actual spend?
Thanks!
Jun 29, 2018, 6:53 pm
#1018
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: TPA/SRQ
Programs: Hyatt Explorer, Marriott Titanium, AA Plat Pro, UA Silver, Avis Plus, Hertz PC
Posts: 2,692
I am looking at a MR to keep Plat pro. I find this on google flights and when I go to buy on AA>com it does not show EQM and EQD's
and if I go directly to AAcom to search it does not find these CX flights at all. Hoping the 20% will boost the EQD's any idea what the totals would be on this flights>?
Depart Orlando, FL to Sydney, Australia
Friday, August 24, 2018 to Sunday, August 26, 2018
Flight Depart Arrive Travel time Aircraft Class Seats
1232 American Airlines Wi-Fi onboard
10:24 AM
MCO
12:25 PM
ORD
3h 1m 738 Economy
9AOpens seat map
Stop: Chicago (ORD)
807 Cathay Pacific Airways
3:30 PM
ORD
8:20 PM
HKG
15h 50m 77W Premium Economy
— —
Stop: Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG)
161 Cathay Pacific Airways
9:35 PM
HKG
8:45 AM
SYD
9h 10m 77W Premium Economy
— —
Return Sydney, Australia to Orlando, FL
Sunday, August 26, 2018 to Monday, August 27, 2018
Flight Depart Arrive Travel time Aircraft Class Seats
138 Cathay Pacific Airways
9:55 PM
SYD
5:15 AM
HKG
9h 20m 77W Premium Economy
— —
Stop: Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG)
830 Cathay Pacific Airways
9:15 AM
HKG
1:15 PM
JFK
16h 0m 77W Premium Economy
— —
Stop: New York (JFK)
279 American Airlines Wi-Fi onboard
3:58 PM
JFK
6:57 PM
MCO
2h 59m 738 Economy
9FOpens seat map
Cost summary
Your total
$2,862.11
https://www.google.com/flights/#flt=...11*.USD.286211
Thanks!!!
and if I go directly to AAcom to search it does not find these CX flights at all. Hoping the 20% will boost the EQD's any idea what the totals would be on this flights>?
Depart Orlando, FL to Sydney, Australia
Friday, August 24, 2018 to Sunday, August 26, 2018
Flight Depart Arrive Travel time Aircraft Class Seats
1232 American Airlines Wi-Fi onboard
10:24 AM
MCO
12:25 PM
ORD
3h 1m 738 Economy
9AOpens seat map
Stop: Chicago (ORD)
807 Cathay Pacific Airways
3:30 PM
ORD
8:20 PM
HKG
15h 50m 77W Premium Economy
— —
Stop: Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG)
161 Cathay Pacific Airways
9:35 PM
HKG
8:45 AM
SYD
9h 10m 77W Premium Economy
— —
Return Sydney, Australia to Orlando, FL
Sunday, August 26, 2018 to Monday, August 27, 2018
Flight Depart Arrive Travel time Aircraft Class Seats
138 Cathay Pacific Airways
9:55 PM
SYD
5:15 AM
HKG
9h 20m 77W Premium Economy
— —
Stop: Hong Kong, Hong Kong (HKG)
830 Cathay Pacific Airways
9:15 AM
HKG
1:15 PM
JFK
16h 0m 77W Premium Economy
— —
Stop: New York (JFK)
279 American Airlines Wi-Fi onboard
3:58 PM
JFK
6:57 PM
MCO
2h 59m 738 Economy
9FOpens seat map
Cost summary
Your total
$2,862.11
https://www.google.com/flights/#flt=...11*.USD.286211
Thanks!!!
Jun 30, 2018, 5:08 am
#1019
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,508
How do EQM, RDM, EQD work if I buy a ticket via AA.com european site (amadeus) and all the flights are Marketed and Operated by another carrier? All flight numbers start with LA, QR, and JL. My understanding is that any flight marketed and operated by that carrier will earn via that carries partner award chart on AA.com regardless of the 001 ticket stock.
I think that applies to EQM and RDM. What about EQD? AA knows exactly what I paid for the fare so would EQD be based off actual spend?
I think that applies to EQM and RDM. What about EQD? AA knows exactly what I paid for the fare so would EQD be based off actual spend?
Jun 30, 2018, 5:18 am
#1020
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: RDU <|> MMX
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SK EBS
Posts: 12,508
I am looking at a MR to keep Plat pro. I find this on google flights and when I go to buy on AA>com it does not show EQM and EQD's
and if I go directly to AAcom to search it does not find these CX flights at all. Hoping the 20% will boost the EQD's any idea what the totals would be on these flights?
and if I go directly to AAcom to search it does not find these CX flights at all. Hoping the 20% will boost the EQD's any idea what the totals would be on these flights?
That is quite a brutal and expensive MR, btw.